ZIP Code 87401 in Farmington, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Farmington, New Mexico
Names to Avoid:
Bisti, Farmington Municipal Airport
County:San Juan County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:40:08 PM
Population:44,724 [See All]
Area Code:505
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.7140, -108.2196
Land Area:132.817 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 87401 has 44,724 residents and 15,756 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 34.4 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (44.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (34.5%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (10.0%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:44,724Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:45,020Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:42,937Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:336.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,358Source: Census ACS
Households:15,756Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$202,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.26Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--45,79846,53145,78446,24945,83044,45846,83047,48346,61446,15147,32646,39845,020
Decennial Census46,293------------------44,724------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.4

Male Median Age: 33.3

Female Median Age: 35.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,4411,7671,9221,7441,4621,5291,6211,5931,3411,0721,1191,2271,2211,014770431277292
Female1,4411,6841,8511,7171,3441,6061,6241,6051,3781,1471,2061,3281,3491,200897553403548
Total2,8823,4513,7733,4612,8063,1353,2453,1982,7192,2192,3252,5552,5702,2141,667984680840
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,79538.97%
Black:4460.88%
Hispanic:*10,57920.83%
Asian:3910.77%
American Indian:15,45130.42%
Hawaiian:350.07%
Other:4,0998.07%
Total:50,796100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:21,84348.84%33.3 years
Females:22,88151.16%35.5 years
Total:44,724100%34.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:42,83995.16%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2190.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8111.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1514.36%
Total Population:45,020100%
Total Native Population:43,05895.64%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,9624.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $56,358, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $7,212 (14.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,377. Family households earn a median of $67,620 versus $37,071 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,549). By gender, male median income is $51,072 and female is $43,098, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,974 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$49,146$48,884$47,721$49,963$48,208$47,810$50,795$51,521$49,981$52,424$49,950$52,654$56,358
Median Family Income$58,380$56,647$57,444$59,657$59,675$56,424$61,241$61,220$58,659$61,944$59,674$64,009$67,620
Median NonFamily Income$31,178$28,909$26,211$26,788$27,101$30,532$31,256$33,607$35,216$35,111$33,767$33,168$37,071
Median Male Income$44,308$46,618$45,788$46,977$46,773$50,712$52,034$53,637$51,660$51,897$51,428$56,654$51,072
Median Female Income$30,668$31,260$29,414$32,183$31,599$31,544$32,606$34,560$32,172$37,300$39,562$37,428$43,098
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,66751.50%
Unemployed:1,2533.65%
Not In Labor Force:15,38644.85%
Total:34,306100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,30230.01%
Service:3,57520.24%
Sales and Office:3,79821.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,51914.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,47314.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,667100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $202,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $44,700 (28.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,700. The median gross rent is $983, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $253 (34.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $135. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.28% (54.43% with a mortgage, 45.57% free-and-clear) and renters 37.72% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.19%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$157,700$160,100$158,100$158,200$155,000$158,800$159,100$167,400$169,700$176,300$168,100$193,800$202,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3996.76%
$500 to $999:2,46941.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,61327.34%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,00817.08%
$2,000 to $2,499:671.14%
$2,500 to $2,999:250.42%
$3,000 or more:110.19%
No Rent:3085.22%
Total:5,900100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$730$748$760$774$745$774$802$842$848$865$894$970$983
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,30233.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,43928.38%
Renter Occupied:5,90037.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,641100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,64188.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,97011.19%
Total Housing Units:17,611100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,28552.72%
Multi-Family Units:3,18918.11%
Other Units:5,13729.17%
Total Housing Units:17,611100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 54.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.63%). College enrollment is 20.73%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8072.80%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,7409.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,46129.34%
Some college, no degree:7,20124.97%
Associate's degree:4,00913.90%
Bachelor's degree:2,94310.21%
Graduate or professional degree:2,6739.27%
Total:28,834100%
High school or higher:25,28787.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,61619.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:21,50242.73%
Public Insurance:24,06747.83%
No Insurance:4,7509.44%
Total:50,319100%
Has Health Insurance:45,56990.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.4%14.8%16.2%16.6%15.3%16.7%14.6%17.0%16.5%16.2%17.3%20.0%16.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3933.27%
Kindergarten:6165.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,08050.63%
High school (grades 9-12):2,43020.24%
College or graduate school:2,48920.73%
Total:12,008100%
Early Childhood:1,0098.40%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):9,12676.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 87401 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,263 business establishments, employing about 18,530 people with an annual payroll of $952,153,000. USPS data shows 15,501 residential mailboxes and 1,526 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,501Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,526Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,564Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,394Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:824Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,263Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$232,295,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$952,153,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:18,530Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 87401 is located in San Juan County, New Mexico, within the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22140) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 121,178 people, about 36.91% of whom live in ZIP Code 87401. It covers 132.817 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.71 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Farmington, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:22140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:121,178Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:132.817 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.71 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:44958.52 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3525800Source: Census
Place Name:Farmington city; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


87402 | | 87375

Schools in ZIP Code 87401


ZIP Code 87401 is in the Farmington Municipal Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 18 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Navajo Preparatory School 1220 West Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
Animas Elementary 1612 Hutton Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Apache Elementary 700 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Bluffview Elementary 1204 Camino Real
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Country Club Elementary 5300 Foothills Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Farmington High 2200 Sunset Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Heights Middle School 3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Hermosa Middle School 1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Ladera Del Norte Elementary 308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Mccormick Elementary 701 Mc Cormick Rd
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Mckinley Elementary 1201 North Butler Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Mesa Verde Elementary 3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Northeast Elementary 1400 East 23rd
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Tibbetts Middle School 3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Mesa View Middle School 4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Esperanza Elementary 4501 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Rocinante High 3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Farmington Preschool Academy West 301 N Court Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Farmington Municipal Schools
Farmington Mennonite School 19 Rd 5577
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Private School
Sacred Heart Catholic School 404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Private School
Grace Baptist Academy 2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87401


San Juan College 4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402-4699
Type: Post Secondary
Fort Lewis College 1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Dine College Route 12, One Circle Drive
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Type: Post Secondary
Navajo Technical University Lower Point Road, State Road 371
Crownpoint, NM 87313-0849
Type: Post Secondary
University Of New Mexico-Gallup Campus 705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
Type: Post Secondary
New Mexico State University-Grants 1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020-2025
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov